Everyone Can Use a Little Extra Organization… … Mompreneur® Member Lindsay Whisen founded her company, Ease Up, knowing that this is a pain-point for so many people, and she’s made it her mission to help solve the many organizational dilemmas that so many of us face! We interviewed Lindsay to find out the inspiration behind her […]

Grace Moores has been a member with Mompreneurs® since the beginning in 2010, and has since advanced to become Corporate Accounts Manager for the team. Her company, The Moores Group, is dedicated to helping small business owners find the support they need financially in order to help their business grow. What inspired you to […]

Every parent knows the swell of pride that happens when your little one presents a piece of artwork they’ve done all by themselves. That feeling never really goes away, but somewhere after the 10th or 50th piece, another feeling starts to creep in – ‘Where am I going to keep all this stuff?’ For Mompreneur® […]

We’ve all heard mythical tales of the inventor, staying up late into the night, working by candle at the their kitchen table, trying to turn an idea into a reality. In the case of Mompreneur® Member Elaine Tan Comeau, the myth – except for maybe the candlelight – is true. While working her day job, the former […]

Laurie Hawkins is a Business Success Strategist, and is an Elite Mompreneur® Member based out of London, Ontario. Her motto is “Igniting People – Evolving Business – Inspiring Change”, which she aspires to accomplish through her company Hawk Inspired Training & Consulting. What inspired you to become an entrepreneur? I have had an entrepreneurial spirit […]

Many people dream of owning their own businesses and the reasons are often as unique as the people themselves. For Mompreneur® Member Janis Baigent-Chase, spending more time with her young daughter was a driving factor. And when it came to what type of business she wanted to own, Janis decided to follow her passion for […]

Are you feeling down, uninspired, or just have a case of the blahs? Then you need to read this interview. Mompreneur® Member Kim Turley-Smith is the founder of Tillie, a multifunctional piece of fabric that can be a bandana, scarf, scrunchie, hood, tube top, wristband, beanie or mask. Tillie is all of those things and more […]

This past weekend marked a celebration of International Women’s Day, as well as recognition for the achievements of Mompreneurs across Canada! We are honoured and excited to announce the Grand Prize Winner of The 2015 Mompreneur® Award of Excellence, presented by TruShield Insurance: Andrea Iervella of Calgary, AB – Founder of SchoolWorx Andrea was one […]

Some entrepreneurs will try out any old idea that comes into their head… While others have a eureka moment thrust upon them. For Mompreneur® Member Karyn Climans, a close call with serious injury sparked a desire to help others avoid a similar fate. Thankful for the protection afforded her by the helmet she was wearing, Karyn […]

Starting a business… … it can be one of life’s most challenging – and rewarding – experiences. The uncertainty, the stress of long hours, the money questions…there are so many hurdles to be overcome. Now imagine going through all that in a new country where you don’t speak the language! That was the reality for Mompreneur® Member Anaida […]